Masturbation is a sexual activity in which a person tries to achieve sexual pleasure alone. Once this addiction takes hold, it becomes very difficult to quit. Although it provides temporary pleasure, its harmful effects are long-lasting. Due to the easy access to obscene videos or pornographic websites, the rate of masturbation among young men and women is increasing day by day, which is very disappointing.
The serious harm that can be caused by masturbation:
Although people masturbate in the hope of happiness, it is not real happiness. Because the best way to achieve true sexual pleasure is the sexual union of husband and wife. Those who abandon the right path and seek sexual pleasure in the wrong way harm themselves. Excessive masturbation eventually disrupts sexual life. Masturbation can even lead to the paralysis of sexual organs. Below are the damages that can occur due to excessive masturbation:
- Premature ejaculation.
- Semen becomes thin and uncontrollable.
- Some may suffer from seminal weakness or wetting clothes with slight arousal.
- Memory power decreases.
- Facial beauty fades, and signs of aging appear.
- Vision begins to weaken.
- Heart rate increases, and one gets easily fatigued.
- Concentration on work becomes difficult.
- Complications from urinary tract infections and frequent urination.
- The penis becomes weak and lifeless.
Excessive means becoming like an addiction. The amount of physical and mental weakness caused by excessive masturbation is such that many cannot consume enough nutritious food to compensate for it. If this continues for a long time, serious problems arise. Sexual power diminishes to the point of almost nothing.
Masturbation is not only a major sin but also a destroyer of youth. Therefore, protect yourself from this bad habit.
What does Shariah say about masturbation:
Islam is a complete and practical way of life that is deeply natural. This religion provides clear solutions to every problem in human life. Accordingly, Allah the Almighty has determined a way for people to fulfill their biological desires. In the Holy Qur’an, it is stated:
“And those who guard their private parts, except with their wives or those their right hands possess – for them, they are free from blame. But whoever seeks beyond that, they are the transgressors.”
– Surah Al-Mu’minun: 5-7
However, not everyone may find these solutions acceptable. Those with weak faith or no faith will not be able to follow all of Allah’s commands. But Allah’s rulings will not change for anyone. If someone seeks sexual pleasure outside Allah’s instructions, they are guilty.
